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04 Mar

121 Arrested in Kelowna After Months-Long Crackdown on Crime and Drug Networks

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping seven-month enforcement drive in Kelowna, British Columbia, has resulted in 121 arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms and other weapons, authorities confirmed this week. The operation, carried out by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Kelowna, was supported by funding from the province’s Special Investigations and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) Program. Running from June 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the initiative focused on repeat offenders, organised crime groups and neighbourhoods experiencing higher levels of violence and disorder. Police said the funding allowed officers to conduct intelligence-led patrols and targeted…

28 Feb

“Deeply Appalled”: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim Apologizes to Councillor Sean Orr for False Drug Distribution Claims

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma) — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has officially apologized to City Councillor Sean Orr for making unsubstantiated and "defamatory" claims that the opposition councillor was distributing illegal drugs. The apology, delivered via a phone call on Thursday and confirmed by the Mayor in a media scrum on Friday, February 27, 2026, follows a week of political turmoil at City Hall after video evidence surfaced of the Mayor initiating the false rumours. The controversy stems from a February 6, 2026, media briefing intended for Chinese-speaking reporters. During the session, Mayor Sim was recorded claiming that Orr, a COPE party…

25 Feb

British Columbia Speaker Issues Rare Public Rebuke After Chaotic Question Period

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The Speaker of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly, Raj Chouhan, delivered a sharp and rare public reprimand to members of the legislature on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The rebuke followed a particularly contentious question period that devolved into shouting, persistent heckling, and repeated interruptions, prompting the Speaker to label the display an "embarrassment" to the province. As the proceedings concluded, Speaker Chouhan directed his frustration at both sides of the house, emphasizing that the public expects a higher standard of decorum. "Don’t try to be too cool. The public watches us every day," Chouhan warned, asserting that…

24 Feb

Project Road King: Police Recover $3.8 Million in Stolen Vehicles Linked to Ontario Crime Syndicate

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Victoria (Rajeev Sharma): A joint-forces investigation led by the Niagara Regional Police Service has successfully intercepted dozens of stolen vehicles at a port in British Columbia, dealing a significant blow to an organized crime group based in Ontario. On Tuesday, officials provided a major update on "Project Road King," revealing the recovery of 43 high-value vehicles worth an estimated $3.8 million just before they were shipped to international markets. The operation, which began in 2024, has now resulted in more than 200 charges against 30 individuals. Investigators from the RCMP, CBSA, and police departments in Hamilton and Brantford utilized forensic…

23 Feb

B.C. Tribunal Orders Renter to Pay $1,000 for Speeding in Luxury Rental

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A British Columbia man has been ordered to pay $1,000 to a rental agency after driving a sports car at more than double the highest legal speed limit in Canada. The decision, recently posted by B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal, underscores the growing use of GPS tracking by rental companies to monitor and penalize high-risk driving behaviors. The dispute began in the summer of 2024 when Rod Julazadeh rented a 2022 Chevrolet Camaro from U-Save Car Rental in Vancouver. Upon returning the vehicle, the company utilized GPS data and a dashboard display image showing the car had reached…

23 Feb

Tragic Rollover Crash in South Surrey Claims Life of Young Man

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Surrey, B.C (Rajeev Sharma): A 20-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle accident late Sunday night in South Surrey. The crash occurred around 9:37 p.m. on February 22, near the Morgan Heights neighborhood, when a vehicle veered off the road and rolled into a water-filled ditch. Emergency responders, including the Surrey Police Service (SPS) and Surrey Fire Service, arrived at the scene along 168 Street, north of 40 Avenue, to find the car partially submerged. Firefighters successfully extracted the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and immediately began life-saving measures alongside BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) paramedics.…

18 Feb

B.C. Budget Plans 15,000 Public Sector Job Cuts, Projects $13.3B Deficit

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Victoria (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of British Columbia has unveiled a budget that includes plans to eliminate 15,000 full time equivalent public sector jobs by the end of the 2028/29 fiscal year as part of efforts to “right-size” government operations. The reductions are expected to generate savings of $2.85 billion over three years. According to the province, the cuts will not target front-line services, and hiring in key areas such as education and health care will continue. An estimated 2,500 positions will be cut from the B.C. Public Service, which staffs core government ministries and offices. The remaining 12,500 roles…

16 Feb

US Court Papers: Nikhil Gupta Said Nijjar Was ‘Also a Target’ in Alleged Assassination Plot

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh disclosures in a United States federal case have revealed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta allegedly told an undercover American agent that slain Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar had also been on a list of targets. According to documents released by the US Department of Justice, Gupta — who has pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — made the remark to an undercover operative from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on or about June 19, 2023. The date was one day after Nijjar was shot dead by…

15 Feb

‘Canada Stands With You’: PM Carney Joins Leaders at Vigil for Tumbler Ridge Shooting Victims

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney stood alongside national and provincial leaders in Tumbler Ridge, offering solidarity and condolences to a grieving community devastated by this week’s deadly school shooting. The tragedy, which claimed eight lives — including six children — has shaken the small northeastern British Columbia town and sent shockwaves across the country. Residents gathered for a candlelight vigil to honour the victims, reflect on their loss and support one another in the aftermath of the violence. In a rare show of unity, political differences were set aside as leaders from across the spectrum attended the…

12 Feb

British Columbia Community Devastated After Teen Gunwoman’s Rampage Leaves Nine Dead

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A remote town in northern British Columbia is grappling with grief after an 18-year-old carried out a deadly attack that began inside her home and ended at a local school, claiming nine lives including her own. Authorities identified the shooter as Jesse Van Rootselaar, a transgender woman who had previously attended the school in Tumbler Ridge. Investigators revealed that before heading to the campus on Tuesday, she fatally shot her 39-year-old mother and her 11-year-old stepbrother at their residence. The violence then shifted to the school, where a teacher and several students were killed. Police said…